Nokia G42 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 62/100 vs 39/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 477,542).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 1816
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 193g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 23 points higher (62/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (64/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (64/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Nokia G42 by 58.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (64/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (63/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 23 points (62/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.